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Woodrow Jones Obituary
July 26, 1942 - January 23, 2022
Tacoma, Washington - Woodrow E. (Woody) Jones grew up in the Hilltop area and graduated from Stadium, PLU and City University. His professional career was with the City of Tacoma in both General Government and Tacoma Public Utilities. After retirement, he was appointed to the Public Utilities Board of Directors for ten years. He was a member of Tacoma Sunrise Rotary and supported the community by participating in many organizations as member and leader. His lifelong commitments were to inclusion, communication, and the education of minority students. Woody and his wife traveled extensively, taking three cruises and six trips abroad. He loved football, Motown, lunching at the Spar, and large family gatherings.
Woody is predeceased by his parents, Woodrow Sr and Vivian Jones, and his brother Michael. He is survived by his wife Virginia Ferguson, his children Victoria Collins (Dewayne), Erika Sharp (Edward), and Christopher Jones, stepchildren Roberta Raye and Ryan Ingram, his sister Jeane Parker, numerous grandchildren, and a large extended family.
A Celebration for Woody will be held Friday, February 4 at 11 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1211 So I St, Tacoma (observing COVID protocols), and live-streamed on the Church's Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to the Elizabeth Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Award Program (www.ewesley.org) or Palmer Scholars (www.palmerscholars.org).
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Lee Morrin
February 4, 2022
My sincere condolences to family and friends at this sad time.
Sharon Miller
February 3, 2022
Virginia, I am so sorry to read of Woody's death. He was such a gentle man and very warm and friendly. God bless him. I know family will give you a lot of support. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you . Sharon
Renae Goldie
February 2, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you in this time of grief and always.
Betty Foster
February 2, 2022
Woody was so pleasant and easy to talk to. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Jeff Graham
February 1, 2022
So sorry Virginia
Donna Fellows
January 30, 2022
Woody was a kind and gently man that everyone liked talking with.
Adrianna Bailey
January 30, 2022
You will be missed uncle woody I love you may you rest in peace till we see each other again.
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